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A New & Accurate Map of China.

Drawn from Surveys made by the Jesuit Missionaries, by Order of the Emperor. The whole being regulated by numerous Astronomical Observations.

SKU: 17546 Type:

BOWEN, Emanuel
[London],
William Innys [and others,
1747].
Engraved map with contemporary hand-colour in outline.
375 by 450mm. (14.75 by 17.75 inches).
17546

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Bowen's map of China, based on extensive surveys by Jesuit missionaries which he diligently lists on the left-hand side. Published in his 'Complete System of Geography', two volumes, 1744-1747.
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